2009 - DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

CONGRATULATIONS ANDRE REED
2009 Ralph C. Wilson, JR.  Distinguished Service Award Recipient

andre_reed

ANDRE REED 
Years as a Buffalo Bill 
1985 - 1999

The Distinguished Service Award 
was established in 1986; to honor 
an Alumni Buffalo Bills player who embodies the essence of dedication 
and service to the Buffalo Bills organization and the Western New 
York community during his career 
– or an individual that has devoted 
their time to enhancing the qualities 
of the team. 

The honoree must be retired from 
the NFL, having played a minimum 
of five years or been involved in the organization for more than five years. 

Candidates are honored during pre-game ceremonies at a regular season game and a luncheon held 
the following day by the Monday Quarterback Club. 

1986 - 1998
RECIPIENTS

Ben Williams
1986

Joe DeLamielleure
1987

Steve Freeman
1988

Jerry Butler
1989

Tim Vogler
1990

Joe Ferguson
1991

Ken Jones
1992

Booker Edgerson
1993

George “Butch”Byrd
1994

Tony Greene
1995

Frank Lewis
1996

Roland Hooks
1996

Jim Ritcher
1997

Charley Ferguson
1997

Stew Barber
1998

1998 - 2008 
RECIPIENTS

Ed Rutkowski
1998 

Fred Smerlas
1999

Reggie McKenzie
1999

Darryl Talley
2000

Ernie Warlick
2000

Steve Tasker
2001

Kent Hull
2001

Don Beebe
2002

Thurman Thomas
2003

Paul Maguire
2004

Frank Reich
2005

Phil Hansen
2006

Lou Piccone
2007

Denny Lynch
2007

Mark Kelso
2008